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Health & Human Services

DHHS Fentanyl Reduction Grant Program Now Active

A DHHS grant program is currently accepting applications aimed at reducing fentanyl use, overdose, and death in Montgomery County.

Balcombe· Apr 30, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, April 30, 2025”
Apr 30
Finance

County Opens FY2026 Capital Grants for Nonprofits

Montgomery County's Office of Grants Management is accepting FY2026 Cost Sharing Capital Grant applications from 501(c)(3) nonprofits.

Balcombe· Apr 30, 2025· 2 sources
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, April 30, 2025”
Apr 30
Transportation

Bike to Work Day Pit Stop Set for Germantown May 15

A Bike to Work Day pit stop returns to Germantown's BlackRock Center for the Arts on May 15, 7:30–9:30 AM; registration is open.

Balcombe· Apr 30, 2025· 1 source
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, April 30, 2025”
Apr 30
Education

MCPS Boundary Study Targets Crown, Damascus High Schools

MCPS is in phase one of a boundary study affecting middle and high school students in District 2 near Crown and Damascus high schools.

Balcombe· Apr 30, 2025· 1 source
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, April 30, 2025”
Apr 30
Finance

FY2026 Budget Full Council Review Begins May 5

Montgomery County Council tentatively starts full council review of FY2026 operating budget May 5; final action expected late May.

Balcombe· Apr 30, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, April 30, 2025”
Apr 30
Finance

County Expands Homeowners' Tax Credit Eligibility Under Bill 3-25

Bill 3-25 raises income, net worth, and assessed-value thresholds for the County Supplement to the State Homeowners' Tax Credit.

Fani-González· Apr 29, 2025· 1 source
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “Moving forward, not backward, on housing”
Apr 29
Finance

Property Tax Credit for Public Safety Workers Expanded, Applications Open

Applications for Bill 15-24, expanding the property tax credit for public safety workers in Montgomery County, are now live.

Fani-González· Apr 29, 2025· 1 source
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “Moving forward, not backward, on housing”
Apr 29
Finance

Property Tax Credit Applications Open for Disabled Veterans

Applications for Bill 6-24, a property tax credit for disabled veterans in Montgomery County, are now open.

Fani-González· Apr 29, 2025· 1 source
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “Moving forward, not backward, on housing”
Apr 29
Finance

County Executive Swaps Property Tax Hike for Income Tax Increase

County Executive withdrew a proposed 3.5% property tax increase, replacing it with a local income tax rate hike from 3.2% to 3.3%.

Fani-González· Apr 29, 2025· 1 source
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “Moving forward, not backward, on housing”
Apr 29
Housing & Real Estate

Council Approves Zoning Rules to Speed Office-to-Housing Conversions

ZTA 25-03 and SRA 25-01, approved April 8, create an expedited process for converting underutilized office buildings to housing.

Fani-González· Apr 29, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “Moving forward, not backward, on housing”
Apr 29
Housing & Real Estate

Council Overrides Veto on Office-to-Housing Conversion Bill

Montgomery County Council overrode the County Executive's veto of Bill 2-25, enabling office-to-housing conversions with 17.5% affordable units.

Fani-González· Apr 29, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “Moving forward, not backward, on housing”
Apr 29
Local Economy

County Launches 'Mobilize Montgomery' Resource Hub for Federal Workers

Montgomery County has launched Mobilize Montgomery, a one-stop resource page for residents and businesses affected by federal budget cuts.

Fani-González· Mar 28, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “Budget and update on housing”
Mar 28
Parks & Recreation

Youth Town Hall on Arts and Culture Set for March 31 in Wheaton

Middle and high schoolers invited to a youth town hall on Montgomery County's cultural future on March 31 at the M-NCPPC Auditorium in Wheaton.

Fani-González· Mar 28, 2025· 1 source
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “Budget and update on housing”
Mar 28
Meetings & Hearings

Workforce Housing ZTA Gets First PHP Committee Briefing March 31

The PHP Committee will hold its first briefing on the Workforce Housing ZTA on March 31 at 1:30 p.m.; full work continues after budget season.

Fani-González· Mar 28, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “Budget and update on housing”
Mar 28
Housing & Real Estate

Homeowner Assistance Program Gets $5.5M in Executive's Budget

The County Executive's budget proposes $5.5 million for the first-time homebuyer Homeowner Assistance Program, up $1.5M from last year.

Fani-González· Mar 28, 2025· 1 source
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “Budget and update on housing”
Mar 28
Housing & Real Estate

Office-to-Housing ZTA, Tax Abatement Bill Clear Committee Votes

Two key More Housing N.O.W. components — an Office-to-Housing ZTA/SRA and a tax abatement bill — cleared committee and head to full Council.

Fani-González· Mar 28, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “Budget and update on housing”
Mar 28
Finance

County Executive Proposes $7.7B Budget with 3.5% Property Tax Hike

County Executive's FY budget proposal totals $7.7 billion and includes a 3.5% property tax increase and significant fee hikes.

Fani-González· Mar 28, 2025· 1 source
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “Budget and update on housing”
Mar 28
Meetings & Hearings

Balcombe Hosts April 4 Breakfast Meeting in Clarksburg

Councilmember Balcombe holds informal community conversation April 4, 9–11AM at La Mesa at the Clarksburg Market.

Balcombe· Mar 26, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, March 26, 2025”
Mar 26
Parks & Recreation

RespectFest Scheduled at Wheaton Community Recreation Center

RespectFest will be held at Wheaton Community Recreation Center on Sunday, April 6, from 1–4PM.

Balcombe· Mar 26, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, March 26, 2025”
Mar 26
Health & Human Services

Free 8-Week Family Resiliency Program Starts Week of April 21

PEP's free online Family Resiliency Program for parents of children 5–18 begins April 21; $50 gift card offered for completion.

Balcombe· Mar 26, 2025· 1 source
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, March 26, 2025”
Mar 26
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